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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,382.94, 6,048.61 and 2,393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,382.94, 6,048.61 and 2,393.62 is: 3,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,382.94 : 6,048.61 = 2,393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,382.94/6,048.61 = 2,393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,382.94x = 6,048.61 × 2,393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,382.94x = 14,478,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,052.76/4,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.27

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